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Parsha Shemini: The weight of Aaron's silence
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (886+ words) By Michael R. Mantell, Ph. D. , in El Cajon, California Some moments arrive so full they almost crack you open. That's where Parsha Shemini begins. After seven days of milu'im, the inauguration of the Mishkan, the eighth day finally comes. "Ki hayom…...
Table for Five: Shemini
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (969+ words) One verse, five voices. Edited by Nina Litvak and Salvador Litvak, the Accidental Talmudist "Everything in water that has no fins and scales shall be an abomination for you." CEO, SANE; Counselor, Author, "Reaching New Heights" Series One can only…...
D'var Torah: The Power of the Priestly Blessing
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (292+ words) This week's Torah portion is Shemini: Leviticus 9: 1 " 11: 47 In 1693, clergyman Thomas Manton published the "Book of Sermons." In this compilation was a phrase that would become a popular adage, "actions, which speak much louder than words." But what if we could…...
Don't pass on Passover
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (169+ words) April 5 was Easter Sunday, a very mainstream holiday in the U. S. that has Christian roots. However, it is not the only religious and cultural holiday during this time of the year; Passover, a Jewish holiday, is currently underway as well." Passover…...
The Blogs: Az Nashir Haggadah: Opportunity for Women Expanded
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1144+ words) Az Nashir Haggadah: Opportunity for Women Expanded'The Times of Israel - Follow You will receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on your profile page You will no longer receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on…...
Humility Can Feel Like a Lost Virtue
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (382+ words) Miriam and Aaron show us how to fail, ask for help and grow. By Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits I was reminded recently of the "Varsity Blues" scandal, which seized our collective imagination back in 2019, before COVID came to dominate our lives....
Game On: Constructing Community B'Yachad
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (138+ words) This Sunday, April 12, we are "rolling the dice" for Bonai Shalom's future. Join us in the Social Hall from 2: 00 pm " 5: 00 pm for an afternoon of strategy and laughter. By joining us, your registration fees help fund the creation of our…...
Watch: Hidden Depths of the Shiras Hayam
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (134+ words) " " " | April 7, 2026 Rabbi Yosef Klyne, Rosh Kollel of Kollel L'lomdei'Dach and Maggid Shiur in Bais Medrash Iyun Tefila does a deep dive on the Oz Yoshir tefila as we prepare for Shvei Shel Pesach. This shiur is part of the curriculum…...
When are the final days of Passover? Jewish holy week comes to an end
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (96+ words) The Commercial Appeal When are the final days of Passover? Jewish holy week comes to an end Passover, one of the holy weeks in the Jewish faith, started at the beginning of the month, and the final holy days are…...
The Basics ~ Yahowah's Name & Nature Part Four #Basics
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (284+ words) Who is Yahowah, what does His name actually mean, when and where was it revealed and preserved, why was it replaced, and how does the Towrah " The Basics ~ Yahowah's Name & Nature Part Four #Basics Who is Yahowah, what does His…...